The sheer fact that the smile on her face doesn't lose any of it's luster in the face of her cousins so carefully maintained neutrality, speaks to volumes to her determination to cheer him up. Stepping into the entry she slips her sandals off as she steps up into the main part of the apartment.

"Niisan," she murmurs brightly. She refuses to let his tight control to put a damper on her efforts. Just like she intends to put a stop to his wallowing in the dark emotions the snafu of a mission had brought him. "I have. What about you niisan?" She tilts her head waiting curious. Her tone cautious until she had a better idea of where he was emotionally. But it was clear at the same time that she was asking more than just how he was doing.